Human Factors in Multi-Crew Flight Operations

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 623 pages
• Published by: Ashgate Publishing May 1999
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 0291398391
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0291398390
• Book Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.1 x 1.6 inches
• Weighs: 2.1 pounds

Reader Reviews
This is a unique book on human factors in multi-crew flight operations. I come from a region where a significant number of middle aged pilots leave airlines for greener pastures elsewhere leaving a lot of young first officers flying with relatively elderly captains. Also the culture in many countries tends to be hierarchical and worship seniority (the Captain is God syndrome). This book provides valuable lessons on how to enhance communication, deal with cultural issues, and highlight human limitations and errors, the operating environment, among several other critical subjects. The subject is treated very well in a reader-friendly manner. The importance of CRM is highlighted and the need to work as a team. Since most airplane accidents worldwide are as a result of human factors, the importance of this subject to pilots cannot be underestimated. Hence this is a useful and handy book to read and refer to often and keep on your bookshelf as a ready reference manual.